SENC Rescue, Inc. Adoption Application
Thank you for your interest in the Newfoundland dog. The questions below are designed to assess your suitability as a home for a rescue Newf and to help us match a dog to your particular lifestyle. The questions are also meant to help you determine if a Newf is the right breed for you. Answer all questions as completely and truthfully as you can. Any unanswered questions will delay the processing of your application.
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All rescued Newfs are completely vetted: vaccinations as needed, heartworm tested (and treated if needed), spay/neuter, and microchipped. Are you aware of and willing to pay the $465.00 adoption fee? Choose Yes No Have you or anyone in your family ever been convicted of an animal cruelty crime? Choose Yes No Have you ever adopted a dog from another organization? Choose Yes No If yes, Who? Have you ever relinquished a dog to another organization? Choose Yes No If yes, Who Why ? Have you ever been turned down by another rescue organization? Choose Yes No If yes, Who? Why ? Is everyone in your family agreeable to having a dog? Choose Yes No Who will be primarily responsible for the dog's care and training? Other family members living at home. Please list names and age (if child): Spouse/Partner Children Age Children Age Children Age Children Age
Home Is yours a(n): Choose Single Family Home Townhouse/Condo/Apartment Other If Other, please explain: Do you own or rent your home? Choose Own Rent If Rent, is your landlord agreeable to you owning a dog? Choose Yes No Are there any covenants or restrictions on pets where you live? Choose Yes No If Yes, please explain: Does fencing completely enclose the yard for a dog? Choose Yes No If Yes, what type of fencing and how high is it? If No, how and where will you exercise a dog and allow it to relieve itself:
Lifestyle Is someone normally at home during the day? Choose Yes No If No, how many hours will you be gone during a normal weekday? Where will the dog spend the day? Loose Indoors Loose Outdoors Basement Garage Kennel Run Fenced Yard Crate Other Do you travel frequently? Choose Yes No If Yes, who will take care of the dog while you're away? Where will the dog sleep?
Why a Newfoundland? Have you ever owned or personally met a Newfoundland dog? Choose Yes No Why do you want a Newfoundland? What do you like about the breed? What have you learned about the breed? What don't you like about the breed?
Care and Responsibility Please give some thought to the questions below rather than automatically answering 'yes'. The Newf is a high maintenance dog and while you may sincerely love the breed you may also discover that you do not have the time or the resources to devote to its upkeep. However, if you do, a Newf will more than repay you with a lifetime of loyalty.
Are you prepared for the expenses associated with the Newfoundland? Such as quality food, yearly heartworm check and monthly preventative rabies vaccinations, stool checks, etc.: Choose Yes No
Are you willing to spend half an hour every other day for grooming and even more time during the spring and fall sheds, or to have the dog professionally groomed regularly? Choose Yes No
Are you prepared to deal with the cost (which often is more expensive due to the breed's large size) of non-routine / emergency veterinary care, especially as the dog gets older? Choose Yes No
Are you willing to provide training to solve any behavioral problems? Choose Yes No What behavior problems would you consider intolerable (i.e.: biting, growling, barking, digging, house soiling, etc.)?
References You MUST provide the name and phone number of your current veterinarian, or the name and number of the veterinarian you are planning to use. Veterinarian Phone Number If you rent your home you MUST be able to provide a written statement from your landlord and/or property management company indicating they are agreeable to you having a dog on the property and inside the home. The statement from your landlord IS required as part of the adoption process. SENC Rescue, Inc. will verify the landlord agreement to have a dog on the property and inside the home. Landlord/Property Management Company Name Phone Number You MUST provide three additional names as references. References may include a neighbor, your employer, or a friend who owns a Newf or another coated giant breed such as a Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard. Do NOT use family members. Name Phone Number Relationship to Applicant Name Phone Number Relationship to Applicant Name Phone Number Relationship to Applicant Pet History If you have owned dogs in the past please list them and explain what happened to them. Dog's Name Breed How long owned What happened to this dog Dog's Name Breed How long owned What happened to this dog Dog's Name Breed How long owned What happened to this dog
If you have never owned a dog what do you expect from owning one? What do you think you will like least about dog ownership? If you have never owned a dog, have you ever lived in a house with dogs? Choose Yes No If yes, did you have dog-care responsibilities? Choose Yes No If Yes, please explain Have you ever trained dogs? Choose Yes No If Yes, please explain Have you ever bred a dog? Choose Yes No If Yes, why Do you currently own one or more dogs? Choose Yes No If Yes, how many Please provide details below. Dog's Gender? Choose Male Female Spayed/Neutered? Choose Yes No Breed Age How long owned Dog's Gender? Choose Male Female Spayed/Neutered? Choose Yes No Breed Age How long owned Dog's Gender? Choose Male Female Spayed/Neutered? Choose Yes No Breed Age How long owned Do you currently own one or more cats? Choose Yes No If Yes, how many Do you have any other pets? Choose Yes No If Yes, details Of the dogs that you own or have owned what do you enjoy most about dog ownership? What do you like least about dog ownership? Please describe the characteristics of the ideal dog for you and your family.
Preferences Please check any preferences that you may have in a dog. Male Female Are you willing to accept a dog with special medical needs? Choose Yes No Are you willing to accept an abused dog who needs extra love and attention? Choose Yes No Are you willing to accept a dog with behavioral problems that require special attention? Choose Yes No
How long are you willing to wait for a Newf? Because our rescued Newfs are placed in foster homes in the surrounding 4 states we cover (AL, GA and all of the Carolinas), approved adopters will be required to drive to pick up their new family member. Are you willing to drive a long distance to pick up your adopted Newf? Choose Yes No
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By signing below I certify that the information I have given is true and complete and that any misrepresentation of facts may result in my losing my opportunity to adopt a Newf through SENC Rescue Inc. Electronic Signature Date
Note: If you have not received your rescued Newfoundland after two years of waiting but you are still interested in adopting one please e-mail SENC Rescue, Inc and update your information. Also, be sure to inform us if anything in your current situation has changed, i.e.: telephone numbers, address, etc.